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Em Cassel

Em Cassel (she/they) is a cyclist, a metalcore apologist, and a co-owner and editor of Racket.

Some New Twin Cities Restaurants I Really Liked in 2024

The 12 new restaurants that most charmed and/or delighted Racket’s food and drink editor this year.

December 19, 2024

Walz-Flanagan on the Flanag-outs? Alleged Rift is the ‘Talk of the Capitol.’

Plus new life in Uptown, a chat with Satanists, and a nod for Schell's in today's Flyover news roundup.

December 18, 2024

Oui! Le Burger Est Très Bon.

A new Linden Hills burger joint debuts with wagyu patties and serious snacks.

December 12, 2024

So… Who Got an E-bike Rebate?

Plus black spruce bandits, fresh food at food shelves, and James Austin Johnson does Dylan in today's Flyover news roundup.

December 9, 2024

5 Things We Learned Interviewing Timothée Chalamet About Bob Dylan

Including some sneaky info about the upcoming Josh Safdie flick 'Marty Supreme'!

December 6, 2024

It’s the Year of Yia: Vinai Racks Up More National Accolades

Plus BCA finally confirms detail in Winston Smith's death, hurting colleges attempt to go big, and a Target Center tragedeigh trifecta in today's Flyover news roundup.

December 3, 2024

Forget the Turkey—Here’s all the Restaurant News You Might’ve Missed in November

Say goodbye to Hi Flora! and hello to Saturday Dumpling Co., plus a whole lot more in this month's Racket Restaurant Roundup.

November 27, 2024